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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1983
Page
9
Letters to The Gazette urge federal action with HR 100 and the Fair Insurance Practices Act to end sex-based pricing in insurance. Advocates argue rates should reflect driving records and miles, not gender, noting that women and men often pay different premiums for health and life policies.
A critic argues Wilson employees now earn 12 an hour with both spouses working, risking vacation, lessons, and loaned comforts while foreclosures and welfare lines loom nearby. The writer urges support for elected officials beyond crises, highlighting unequal relief and the need for neighborly aid.
The Kennedy High School Arts program thanks WMT Sound for amplification KCRG Good Morning Eastern Iowa for TV exposure and The Gazette for coverage. Patti Spencer theater director and Kevin Benford music director acknowledge local media and area staff and students for ongoing backing.
Paul A. Smith argues constitutional rights are protected by persistent civic action rather than high tech arms. He criticizes Tom Wicker for conflating booing and blocking controversial speech with shielding rights, urging clear separation of opposing honors from suppressing ideas.
A reader argues the Iowa Liquor Control Commission fails to control liquor sales beyond price and hours and seeks an end to state involvement. The letter questions why the state profits from liquor while harming private business and calls for eradicating liquor stores in favor of free enterprise.
A Marion couple recounts a pellet gun attack that shattered their car window six inches from a husband's head. They describe two youths being captured, lack of contact from authorities or families over four weeks, and question society's focus on rights over neighborly respect.
A reader condemns a May 6 picture page for negative content. They urge publishing positive images of students listening intently and complain that negative reporting sows apathy and criticism of schools, calling for more balanced coverage.
A columnist cites reader complaints over misused phrases in Northwestern coverage and a Spencer IHSSA press release. The critique targets subject verb agreement and awkward preposition endings, urging precise language in university and high school sports reporting.
A reflection on how lived experiences shape character, citing Henry Ford and a farm family tale. It emphasizes learning from mistakes, the role of mentors, and how attitudes reflect lessons from past events. Spring commencement speakers offer wisdom gained through experience, though not all is readily accepted.
The essay distinguishes propositional, procedural, and conditional knowledge and how they apply to life tasks. It uses examples from driving, writing, baking, and giving a speech to show incremental learning, adapting to circumstances, and timing. Personal reflection notes fear in a public speech and growth through experience. It closes with Thurber and maturity insights about awareness and values.
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The topics are unlimited and the views are theirs.
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